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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Selling Bobby Jones is short-sighted; Seniors to blame for overspending

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota Memorial Hospitals’s new Courtyard Tower, scheduled to open in 2013, will replace the oldest wings of the hospital.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 13, 2011
Sarasota Memorial Hospital marks 85 years

To kickoff its anniversary, Sarasota Memorial staff, volunteers, philanthropists and community leaders will gather Jan. 20, for the official "Breaking Ground" ceremony for the hospital's new Courtyard Tower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Personally, I love it because it's un-slick," Cynthia Sayer says of the banjo. "As a jazz musician, I think it's an amazing instrument. It's very articulate and it has a lot of power."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 2, 2011
Jazz musician returns to Sarasota with a twang

Gritty and virtuosic, Cynthia Sayer blows away every hillbilly stereotype with her rock 'n' roll command of the four-string jazz banjo.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Kyle Riley-Hawkins

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch wrestler Kyle Riley-Hawkins.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Our View: Sensible wetlands changes

Manatee County is taking steps in the right direction in tweaking its wetlands protection ordinances, following the reasonable goal of creating certainty for property owners and potential property owners.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Members of the Crown Jewels Relay for Life team gather for a group photo during the Relay for Life event, held April 25, at Premier Sports Campus. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2015
Women entrepreneurs take swat against cancer

Members of the SWAT networking group raised more than half the total generated at Relay for Life.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Brown owns several businesses on Siesta Key, including Beach Club and The Hub Baja Grill, but he increased his presence in the city of Sarasota with the recent purchase of a Main St. building.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 18, 2013
Chris Brown buys Main Street building

The Sarasota business owner, who bought the building at 1400 Main St. earlier this year, purchased an adjacent piece of property from the same owner last week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"Joseph's Coat" is artist James Turrell's first and only Florida Skyspace exhibit. It’s also his largest. Photo by Giovanni Lunardi, courtesy of James Turrell.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 28, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Sky-high Worship

In an effort to find a little peace and quiet, my husband and I hit up the Ringling Museum's new Skyspace exhibit. What we found was more peace and quiet than two antsy people could handle.

  • Arts + Culture
Dave “Watchdog” Miner is a Bradenton attorney and member of the First Amendment Foundation Sunshine Brigade.
  • By Dave Miner |
  • March 21, 2012
My View: New policies needed for board transparency

Manatee County School Board Chairman Harry Kinnan called the School Board to meet in executive session concerning collective bargaining March 19.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Art Center renovation: Architecture students at USF Tampa were responsible for renovating portions of Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 11, 2012
Scene & Heard

Construction crews bode well for art scene; Clear your calendars for 'Cirque des Voix'; The Woman's Exchange offers grants to student artists

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 29, 2009
Delaney's 'Covert' a hit in Hollywood

Lakewood Ranch resident and NBA ref Bob Delaney sold the movie rights to his first book, 'Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob.'

  • East County
  • News
"Differences Work" by Liat Waks is this year's Best in Show piece to be showcased in this year's Embracing Our Differences exhibit. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 5, 2013
Gulf Coast Community Foundation gives $20,000 to Embracing Our Differences

The $20,000 donation helps students 'make a day of it' by providing free bus transportation to visit Embracing Our Differences' outdoor exhibits.

  • Arts + Culture
Former Sarasota County Administrator Jim Ley resigned in 2011 amidst a purchasing scandal.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 17, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS: Ley speaks on Sarasota

Former Sarasota County Administrator Jim Ley urges more intense development in the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
SIDELINES

Bees bring Senior Night to a halt; Mustangs to hold golf scramble

  • East County
  • Sports
 State Representative Doug Holder was first elected to former House District 70 in 2006, an office he has held for six years.  File  photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2012
Holder announces bid for District 74 seat

State Representative Doug Holder, R-Osprey, announced his bid for the newly drawn District 74 seat yesterday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 12, 2011
Selby Children's library to close during remodel project

The Children's Library at Selby Public Library will close temporarily from Aug. 19 through Sept. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2009
Mustang grapplers out dual Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team defeated Braden River 58-13 Dec. 16 while the junior varsity squad shut out the Pirates 70-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2009
Health Matters - East County

Enjoy The East County Observer's quarterly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use, for people of all ages.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 11, 2014
The Good News: Sarasota Middle School

For Sarasota Middle School teachers and administration, STEMsmart award reflects everyday student engagement.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 30, 2009
Mentors bring joy to foster care grads

Joining Our Youth Inc. assists young adults who have aged out of foster care to give them a proper start into adulthood.

  • East County
  • News
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